Diabetes Care in Iran: Where We Stand and Where We Are Headed
Background: The prevalence of <a title="Learn more about Diabetes" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/diabetes">diabetes</a> has steadily increased in Iran from the time of the first published nationally representative survey in 1999 and...
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oai:doaj.org-article:dea318243d404040965644e6073a3bb92021-12-02T03:30:46ZDiabetes Care in Iran: Where We Stand and Where We Are Headed2214-999610.1016/j.aogh.2015.10.003https://doaj.org/article/dea318243d404040965644e6073a3bb92016-04-01T00:00:00Zhttps://annalsofglobalhealth.org/articles/1451https://doaj.org/toc/2214-9996Background: The prevalence of <a title="Learn more about Diabetes" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/diabetes">diabetes</a> has steadily increased in Iran from the time of the first published nationally representative survey in 1999 and despite efforts and strategies to reduce disease burden. Objectives: The aim of the present review was to describe the current status of diabetes care in Iran. Methods: A selective review of the relevant literature, focusing on properly conducted studies, describing past and present diabetes care strategies, policies, and outcomes in Iran was performed. Findings: The quality of diabetes care has gradually improved as suggested by a reduction in the proportion of undiagnosed patients and an increase in affordability of <a title="Learn more about Anti-diabetic medication" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/anti-diabetic-medication">diabetes medications</a>. The National Program for Prevention and Control of Diabetes has proven successful at identifying high-risk individuals, particularly in rural and remote-access areas. Unfortunately, the rising tide of diabetes is outpacing these efforts by a considerable margin. Conclusions: Substantial opportunities and challenges in the areas of prevention, diagnosis, and management of diabetes exist in Iran that need to be addressed to further improve the quality of care and clinical outcomes.Sina NoshadMohsen AfaridehBehnam HeidariJeffrey I. MechanickAlireza EsteghamatiUbiquity Pressarticlediabetesdiabetes epidemiologyhealth care policiesIranpopulation surveillancequality of caretype 2 diabetesInfectious and parasitic diseasesRC109-216Public aspects of medicineRA1-1270ENAnnals of Global Health, Vol 81, Iss 6, Pp 839-850 (2016) |
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Background: The prevalence of <a title="Learn more about Diabetes" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/diabetes">diabetes</a> has steadily increased in Iran from the time of the first published nationally representative survey in 1999 and despite efforts and strategies to reduce disease burden. Objectives: The aim of the present review was to describe the current status of diabetes care in Iran. Methods: A selective review of the relevant literature, focusing on properly conducted studies, describing past and present diabetes care strategies, policies, and outcomes in Iran was performed. Findings: The quality of diabetes care has gradually improved as suggested by a reduction in the proportion of undiagnosed patients and an increase in affordability of <a title="Learn more about Anti-diabetic medication" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/anti-diabetic-medication">diabetes medications</a>. The National Program for Prevention and Control of Diabetes has proven successful at identifying high-risk individuals, particularly in rural and remote-access areas. Unfortunately, the rising tide of diabetes is outpacing these efforts by a considerable margin. Conclusions: Substantial opportunities and challenges in the areas of prevention, diagnosis, and management of diabetes exist in Iran that need to be addressed to further improve the quality of care and clinical outcomes. |
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Sina Noshad Mohsen Afarideh Behnam Heidari Jeffrey I. Mechanick Alireza Esteghamati |
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Sina Noshad Mohsen Afarideh Behnam Heidari Jeffrey I. Mechanick Alireza Esteghamati |
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Diabetes Care in Iran: Where We Stand and Where We Are Headed |
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Diabetes Care in Iran: Where We Stand and Where We Are Headed |
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